2016 Terror attacks in perspective

The Associated Press

In just over a month, the world witnessed deadly terrorist attacks by known or suspected Islamic militants in at least six countries, including the deadliest mass attack on the U.S. soil since 9/11. The level of violence has left many Americans afraid for their safety the world over.

How real is the threat? Most Americans are safe. According to the Department of State's annual global terrorism report, the number of deaths from terrorist attacks around the world decreased by 14 percent last year, the largest decline in more than a decade. And only a fraction of deadly attacks took place in Western countries.